R.I.P. Great Aunt Mistletoe

Gromit’s Great-Aunt Mistletoe, litter mate to my first Corgi pals Watson & Tinsel, is finally gone at age 13. Degenerative Myelopothy (DM) won as it always does.

Missy lasted about 2 years with DM. Her owners, Liz and Joe, put a lot of work into her therapy and I think it must have paid off with many extra months of loving them and being loved.

Missy was Liz’s hearing assistance dog and had a great career, she and Liz did a lot of demonstration and training work with other hearing assistance dogs who were just getting started. Even when beleaguered with the effects of DM and no longer required to "work" Missy would do her best to aid Liz.

Hearing Assistance Dog School Graduation Day 2002.

Missy gives Liz a kiss. 2010

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Comment by ME Arnold on April 29, 2012 at 8:36pm: Thank you, Doug.

Comment by Bax & Zigs & Rosie on April 26, 2012 at 2:07pm: What an amazing dog! It sounds like she helped so many people in her life.

Comment by Alison Prasavath on April 26, 2012 at 11:56am: So sorry to hear about Missy, but WOW, what a great career/life she lived! Enjoy many fraps Missy.

Comment by Caryl on April 26, 2012 at 11:53am: Run free at the bridge Missy! No more pain - just frapping and noms. Know you werew so loved by your mum and da. And you'll be waiting for them when they join you there. RIP